Fair Housing
Oregon's fair housing law includes 'sexual orientation' as a protected class. This means landlords cannot discriminate against:
AOnly gay men
BGay, lesbian, bisexual, or heterosexual individuals based on their sexual orientation✓ Correct
COnly LGBTQ+ individuals in federally subsidized housing
DAny tenant regardless of reason
Explanation
Oregon's Fair Housing Act includes sexual orientation as a protected class, prohibiting discrimination against any person based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation — gay, lesbian, bisexual, or heterosexual. This is an Oregon state law protection (not in the federal FHA) that applies to all housing in Oregon, not just federally subsidized units.
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